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Bausch + Lomb acquires Elios Vision
Bausch + Lomb acquired Elios Vision, including its technology to perform a minimally invasive glaucoma surgery procedure with an excimer laser, according to a press release.
FDA approves acellular tissue engineered vessel as conduit for extremity arterial injuries
The FDA approved Symvess as a vascular conduit for extremity arterial injuries in adults when urgent revascularization is needed to avoid limb loss, and an autologous vein graft is not feasible, according to a press release.
Safer procedures, less surgeon stress possible with robot-assisted cataract surgery
These new machines will assist surgeons, not replace them, and will help us provide a higher level of precision and safety to our patients.
Emerging technologies on the horizon for corneal diseases
Innovations within the cornea realm are flourishing.
New tool predicts stroke outcome with 93% accuracy, guiding better carotid surgery decisions
Stroke remains a global health challenge, ranking second in worldwide mortality and fifth in U.S. deaths. In response, researchers at Ochsner Health, led by Hernan Bazan, MD, DFSVS, FACS, have developed a predictive model with a 93% accuracy rate in determining whether urgent carotid-intervention patients will regain functional independence.
Now is a time of great promise for orthopedics
During the past year, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to influence a dramatic shift toward outpatient surgical care.
New surgical technology can ‘light up’ bacteria in wounds, helping to prevent infections
A new medical technology that uses fluorescent light has shown to be effective in detecting missed bacteria, according to new research led by University of Southern California, Los Angeles (USC).
DePuy Synthes launches robotic-assisted spine surgery platform
The Velys spine system is the latest addition to the Velys robotic-assisted platform from DePuy Synthes. The system allows surgeons to utilize robotic-assisted surgical planning and navigation for patients undergoing cervical, thoracolumbar and sacroiliac spinal fusion, according to the release.
Building a better surgeon: Researchers develop artificial intelligence tool for surgical training
If you have ever faced the daunting decision of whether to undergo surgery, you likely had several questions. Among the myriad considerations were likely questions about the skill and experience of the person holding the knife.
FDA approves 160 cm endovascular navigation wire with 3D imaging guidance
Philips announced the FDA approved the 160 cm version of its endovascular navigation wire that uses fiber optic technology.